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Guest Post: Foreclosures Threaten Pets As Well As People

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The culprit for this surge in animal homelessness is a testimonial to these trying times: human homelessness. Tags: guest post. The rise in foreclosures over the last few years has been paralleled by a spike in the number of animals that are being brought to shelters for what most owners are listing as “moving reasons”.

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The Shelter Pet Project

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This new campaign, sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States, Maddie’s Fund, and the Ad Council, hopes to reverse this trend and find homes for these homeless, lovable pets. Tags: adoptable events animal adoption animal rescue animal shelter psa. It is such a sad statistic.

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On SPECIESISM, by Joan Dunayer

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"environmentalists" would have to value the life of an Atlantic salmon more than the life of a human because, in environmental terms, there are too few Atlantic salmons and far too many humans. To old-speciesists, nonhumans must justify their existence by proving useful to humans; in contrast, some or all humans have inherent value.

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NEW LIVES: Stories of Rescued Dogs Helping, Healing and Giving Hope

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It tells of 18 dogs who were rescued from shelters and the streets, who are now performing miracles in animal therapy and as service dogs The foreword is written by Dr. Marty Becker (Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul), and cover endorsements are from both the ASPCA and the Humane Society. Tags: giveaways.

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Bring Pets Home

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Begun in 1996 by the Humane Society of America, National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week encourages everyone who loves animals to bring public awareness to all the important work shelters do throughout the year. Tags: people helping animals websites. Bring Pets Home originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 6, 2009.

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Doggie Valentine Contest

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Love is in the air this February, and this time Cupid has his eye on dogs and their human companions, as more than 60 percent of dog owners plan to include their dogs in their Valentine’s Day celebrations. Tags: events. LOUIS—Jan. 6, 2010—Do you hold a special place in your heart for your dog?

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Good Idea: FlexPet

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Featured on National Geographic Channel’s show DogTown, Best Friends Animal Society works with members, individuals, humane groups and entire communities to set up spay/neuter, foster, shelter and adoption programs in neighborhoods throughout the country. Tags: good idea. About Flexcin International, Inc. Flexcin International, Inc.

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